How to pronounce Tzfatit (Safed cheese)

Tzfatit (Safed cheese) is written גבינה צפתית where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ɡviˈna tsfaˈtit/. In plain English letters that is gvee-NAH tsfah-TEET, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Tzfatit (Safed cheese)?

Tzfatit (Safed cheese) is a snack of Israel. Where it comes from: Northern District (Safed). People usually eat it for breakfast. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese. It tastes savory.

Where Tzfatit (Safed cheese) comes from

Tzfatit (Safed cheese) is one of 18 signature dishes of Israel on this map.

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